Gentle Reader: Curiously, the alcohol is clouding everyone’s judgment in this case — even yours, and you are not partaking.

Even just a text wishing her a happy birthday is met with a photo of her oceanfront view and talk of how blessed she is ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling a relative who constantly brags about ...

The men promised they wouldn’t talk shop, but they did -- throughout the entire meal. There was no inclusion of us women. I ...

GENTLE READER: Nothing says “thank you for thinking of me” like completely ignoring the person right back. The mannerly thing ...

GENTLE READER: “Thank you.” This is regardless of whether or not the comments are complimentary. For the ones that are not, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single picture of my daughter, not a mile-long text exchange. One of the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: One of the highlights of our trip to Paris was an opera performance at the Palais Garnier. The opera, “Médée” by Cherubini, is in excess of four hours, with two brief ...

A reader tells Miss Manners that she has friends she no longer wants to spend time with. Should she be honest with them about it, or just be “busy” until they get the hint?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My partner and I lived abroad for 12 years and have recently moved to his hometown. Related Articles. Miss Manners: Another mother chided me for group-texting a cute photo.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Either due to my age or the illusion that I have my life together, I am frequently asked for advice regarding life decisions, such as if a friend should buy a car, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Fifty years ago, when my father was stationed in Vietnam, he sent the military exchange catalog to my mother back home. From it, she ordered a complete bone china set for 12 ...